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Blue Jackets Have Second-Hardest Remaining Schedule in NHL

The Columbus Blue Jackets enter play on Tuesday in third place in the Metropolitan Division standings. Despite being tied with the New York Islanders in points, the Blue Jackets have one game in hand on them.

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Cayden Lindstrom, Jackson Smith To Return To NCAA

Cayden Lindstrom and Jackson Smith, two of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ top prospects, will not turn pro at the conclusion of their respective freshman campaigns in college hockey.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 23

Blue Jackets’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The surge continues for the Columbus Blue Jackets. After a painfully slow start, the Blue Jackets made a change at the head coaching slot and parted company with hard-nosed Dean Evason.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 23

Blue Jackets regroup as streaking Flyers give chase for playoff spot

After losing in regulation for the first time in nearly a month, the Columbus Blue Jackets look to begin a new point streak Tuesday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 22

Islanders' Ilya Sorokin makes franchise history with latest shutout

A big reason why the New York Islanders have contended this season has been the play in net by goaltender Ilya Sorokin.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky in another exclusive club in loss to Avalanche

Oilers should take Connor McDavid's harsh comments seriously

Nikita Kucherov scores twice to carry Lightning past Oilers

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / 1st Ohio Battery / March 22

NYI 1, CBJ 0: Blue Jackets Held Without A Goal For Just The Third Time This Season In Shutout Loss To Islanders

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 CBJ GOALS: (None) Bo Horvat's goal in the second minute of the game was the only time the puck beat either goalie Sunday night, as the Columbus Blue Jackets 12-game point streak came to an end in a 1-0 loss to the New York Islanders.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / March 22

New coach bump continues to pay off for Blue Jackets

The fight for the Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference is heating up with just a few weeks to go in the regular season. There’s one team in the race that few could’ve expected to be in the battle at this point in the year.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 22

Blue Jackets bid to stay hot in clash vs. Islanders

Thanks to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the New York Islanders no longer are the most surprising team in the Metropolitan Division. And thanks to the Blue Jackets and a spate of surging teams around them, the Islanders no longer are in a playoff spot, either.

Damon Severson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 21

Blue Jackets’ Damon Severson gets real on intense playoff push after Kraken win

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been on a roll since Rick Bowness took over behind the bench. Bowness replaced Dean Evason when the team was near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 21

Blue Jackets blast Kraken, extend point streak to 12 games

Cole Sillinger had a goal and two assists and Zach Werenski had three helpers as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the visiting Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Saturday.

Mason Marchment News / The Hockey Writers / March 21

Blue Jackets’ Mason Marchment Settling In Nicely After Trade From Kraken

Things were looking bleak for the Columbus Blue Jackets around Christmas. The first part of their season hadn’t gone their way. They needed a spark if they hoped to make it interesting to compete for a playoff spot.

Columbus Blue Jackets News / Breakaway on SI / March 21

New Blue Jackets HC Driving Playoff Race Surge

Nine weeks ago, the Blue Jackets made a coaching change at what appeared to be the worst possible moment. Columbus sat in last place in the Eastern Conference with a 19-19-7 record through 45 games when general manager Don Waddell fired Dean Evason on January 12.

Rick Bowness News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Rick Bowness has made a big impact in Columbus in little time

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the New York Rangers 6-3 on Thursday, extending their point streak to 11 games and moving them into both the No. 3 slot in the Metropolitan Division and in a playoff spot for the first time this season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 20

3 Takeaways From Blue Jackets’ 6-3 Win Over Rangers

The Columbus Blue Jackets simply found a way on Thursday night, beating the New York Rangers 6-3 at Nationwide Arena. Their 11-game point streak has kept them alive in an Eastern Conference race that’s been a gauntlet, but one that suddenly looks a lot more possible to overcome with 14 regular-season games remaining.

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Rick Bowness News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Blue Jackets Will Wait Until Summer To Discuss Rick Bowness’ Future

The Columbus Blue Jackets became the first team to fire their coach this season when they parted ways with Dean Evason in early January. Columbus immediately hired veteran head coach Rick Bowness as an interim head coach and have posted a 16-2-4 record – second-best in the NHL – ever since.

Rick Bowness News / Professor Press Box / March 18

The Wake-Up Call to Rick Bowness That Saved the Blue Jackets

I’ve got to say, I’ve been a fan of Rick Bowness for a long time. I really came to appreciate him back when he was with the Winnipeg Jets. He left the team for a while because his wife was ill; he wanted to be there for her, and you can’t argue with that.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

It's almost impossible to gain ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race

The playoff race in the Eastern Conference is getting tighter and tighter as the 2025-26 regular season winds down.

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Rick Bowness News / Breakaway on SI / March 15

Blue Jackets' Rick Bowness Calls Out Officiating Bias

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness wasn't pleased with the officiating in their recent shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets' head coach pointed to the team's lack of power play opportunities as his biggest gripe.

Conor Garland News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

3 reasons why Conor Garland is perfect fit for Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have looked like a completely different team under Rick Bowness. After hiring the veteran bench boss to replace Dean Evason on Jan.

Conor Garland News / Breakaway on SI / March 12

Conor Garland Trade Paying Dividends for Blue Jackets Playoff Chances

The Columbus Blue Jackets are in a unique spot as the calendar hits the middle of March. They currently sit 2 points outside of the final playoff spot in the East behind the Boston Bruins.

Conor Garland News / Professor Press Box / March 12

Conor Garland Proves the 'Change of Scenery' Theory True

Sometimes a player just needs a change of scenery. That might be what’s happening with Conor Garland right now. Since the Columbus Blue Jackets picked

Erik Gudbranson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Blue Jackets’ Erik Gudbranson Suffers Upper-Body Injury

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness told the media, including team reporter Jeff Svoboda, that veteran defenseman Erik Gudbranson will not travel for Columbus’ upcoming three-game road trip after suffering an upper-body injury during today’s game against the Los Angeles Kings.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1

Re-signing Evgeni Malkin should be obvious move for Penguins

While Crosby and Letang are still signed beyond this season, Malkin is in the final year of his contract and is eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer. He seems determined to remain in Pittsburgh, but there has not been much progress on a contract extension.

Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin on contract: ‘Wait until end of season’

Tristan Jarry trade continues to age poorly for Oilers

Maple Leafs' trade-deadline strategy for Auston Matthews, stars revealed

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews cites lack of pride as team hits crisis point

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Sabres deliver big statement with impressive win over Lightning